The videos in which we didn't care for The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis but we did like Winterborne Home For Mayhem and Mystery by Ally Carter. We received eARCs of these books from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9hTFt9KAx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=961pQyNX5lM&t=3s
Month: February 2021
Simon B. Rhymin’ by Dwayne Reed
Hi All! It's Becky. I just finished listening to an eARC of the audiobook Simon B. Rhymin'. This book had potential but in some ways, I found it frustrating. Title: Simon B. Rhymin'Author: Dwayne ReedNote: I received an eARC of this audiobook from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Simon Barnes is … Continue reading Simon B. Rhymin’ by Dwayne Reed
TBR Thursday: Displacement by Kiku Hughes
Hi All! It's Becky. I put Displacement by Kiku Hughes on the top of my TBR list right after the YMA announcements and I finally got a chance to read this well crafted and heart felt graphic novel. Title: DisplacementAuthor: Kiku HughesSummary: Teen Kiku learns about her late grandmother's experience as a teen with Japanese … Continue reading TBR Thursday: Displacement by Kiku Hughes
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman
Hi All! It's Becky. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is at the top of my to-watch list and I was excited when I found out the story was a novella before it was a movie. The novella was an adorable love story and now I really can't wait to watch the movie. Title: The Map of … Continue reading The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman
What We’re Excited About: March Books!
Happy March Everyone! We don’t know what the weather is like where you are but where we live it still appears to be the middle of winter. Here is a list of books that are perfect to read on a cold March night: Becky's List Chain of Iron by Cassandra ClareRelease Date: March 2 I … Continue reading What We’re Excited About: March Books!
Video Time: Weekly Round-Up
The video in which we enjoyed Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson.We received an eARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpttF7RYyKE
Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis
Hi All! It's Becky. I have downloaded the audiobook of Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis many times over the last year and I finally got to listen to it. This book didn't quite live up to my expectations. Title: Harrow LakeAuthor: Kat EllisNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Lola Nox's father directed one of the most … Continue reading Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis
TBR Thursday: Devil, Darling, Spy by Matt Killeen
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I loved the first novel in this series and couldn't wait to read the follow-up. After being on my TBR shelf for a year, it took me a few months to finish reading this novel. Title: Devil, Darling, Spy Author: Matt Killeen Summary: Sarah is still undercover as "Ursula" and still … Continue reading TBR Thursday: Devil, Darling, Spy by Matt Killeen
Curvy Girls Can’t Date Quarterbacks by Kelsie Stelting
Hi All! It's Becky. I wanted a fluffy YA romance to help me overcome my new longer commute, and I was excited when I found Curvy Girls Can't Date Quarterbacks. Unfortunately, this book turned out to be more disappointing than amazing. Title: Curvy Girls Can't Date QuarterbacksAuthor: Kelsie SteltingNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Rory is … Continue reading Curvy Girls Can’t Date Quarterbacks by Kelsie Stelting
Mardi Gras in the YA Book World
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! It is Fat Tuesday, time to grab your paczki, and get wild. Here are a few of my fav New Orleans books to get you in the spirit of today. Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Murder mystery set during the 1920's. Josie's mother is a prostitute. The only person … Continue reading Mardi Gras in the YA Book World